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| Wedding advice from a mother's perspective: Bridegroom, Groomsmen and Page Boy / Ring Bearer |
Tuxedos, Gowns,
Bridesmaids Dresses
Cakes, Flowers,
Gifts,Venues,Favors
Bridesmaids Dresses
Cakes, Flowers,
Gifts,Venues,Favors
Gifts: Bride and Groom
Matron of Honor, Groom, Best
Man, Groomsmen,
Bridesmaids, Flower Girl, Page
Boy / Ring Bearer, Mother and
Father of the Bride, Mother and
Father of the Groom
Grandparents
Matron of Honor, Groom, Best
Man, Groomsmen,
Bridesmaids, Flower Girl, Page
Boy / Ring Bearer, Mother and
Father of the Bride, Mother and
Father of the Groom
Grandparents
Wedding Venues:
Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts,
Destinations, Golf clubs, Beaches,
Halls, Dedicated Facilities, Catering
Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts,
Destinations, Golf clubs, Beaches,
Halls, Dedicated Facilities, Catering
Wedding Flowers:
Bouquets, boutonnières, posies,
corsages, church & venue flowers
Bouquets, boutonnières, posies,
corsages, church & venue flowers
Wedding Stationery:
Wedding Invitations, Wedding
Replies, Reception Invitations &
Invitation Add-Ons, Envelope Seals,
Wedding Programs, Reception Place
Cards, Save-The-Date Cards,
Magnets and Thank You Notes
Wedding Invitations, Wedding
Replies, Reception Invitations &
Invitation Add-Ons, Envelope Seals,
Wedding Programs, Reception Place
Cards, Save-The-Date Cards,
Magnets and Thank You Notes
Wedding Jewelry:
Engagement rings, wedding
bands / rings, bridal jewelry,
special wedding day gift to
your bride, or groom
Engagement rings, wedding
bands / rings, bridal jewelry,
special wedding day gift to
your bride, or groom
Wedding Favors:
Cameras, and more
Cameras, and more
Wedding Planners
D.J.'s
Wedding
Photographers
Videographers
D.J.'s
Wedding
Photographers
Videographers
| Wedding Apparel for the Bridegroom, Groomsmen and Page Boy / Ring Bearer |
| Examples of Wedding Gowns |
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Wedding Dresses
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Groom:
Tuxedos are smart but it is expensive to hire the entire ensemble. Some Tuxedo rental
companies do not charge the groom for his outfit if their groomsmen hire from them.
However why not consider purchasing a Tuxedo or new suit for the wedding? My husband
purchased a Designer Tuxedo for little more than the cost of the rental and now when we
cruise he has a superb Tux to wear which is his own. It is just as fashionable these days to
wear a smart suit whether it is light or dark. If your groom and groomsmen prefer to rent
firstly choose a hire company with numerous locations so that out of towners can be
professionally measured by their local division and make sure that they do this at least a
couple of months before the wedding date. Decide on a definite style there are so many to
choose from. Once the groom has chosen his preferred suit/Tuxedo the hire shop will keep
on file all of the selected information which can be accessed by the different branch
locations. Remember to return the suits within the specified date to avoid penalty charges.
Hair: The groom and the male members of the wedding party should not wait till the day
before the wedding to have a hair cut. Your groom needs to look smart and well groomed
but not scalped. Allow time for hair to grow for two weeks before the wedding day.
Groomsmen: As with the Bridesmaids allow your groomsmen some individuality.
Matching suits or Tuxedos are okay but avoid matching everything else. Do you really want
them looking like sets of identical twins?
Page Boy / Ring Bearer
Do not leave it until the rehearsal to go through the roles of the flower girl and ring bearer /
page boy. Ask their parents to discuss the wedding with them and rehearse regularly
before the big day. They are already going to be nervous when they arrive at the
ceremony but if they are well rehearsed then they may manage to get through on
automatic pilot. However there is a very good chance that your carefully chosen darlings
will not perform as planned especially if they are under five years of age. The very best
way to deal with this is to accept it and enjoy the fact that this is part of the fabric of your
wedding and any little surprises, will in retrospect, make those special
memories.
Gifts:
For the groomsmen consider engraved cuff links, silver hip flask or decanter. Or
monogrammed bath robe. Look for a gift that shows that you have given their gift some
thought. .
For your page boy / ring bearer: an engraved piggy bank, an engraved bicycle identification tag
or silver yoyo. If he loves baseball have a baseball bat engraved.
Parents: When it comes to your parents it is of course especially important to think of a
thoughtful gift an engraved silver photo frame, crystal decanter or clock would be lovely but
also, more than anything else, to let them know how much you love them and appreciate
them. Take time to sit down before your wedding and write a letter. Share your thoughts
and special memories with them. They will know that during this very hectic period they held
a special place in your heart and, although you were very busy, that it was of paramount
importance to afford the time to verbalise your love and appreciation. They will treasure
this forever and prize it above any material gift.
Tuxedos are smart but it is expensive to hire the entire ensemble. Some Tuxedo rental
companies do not charge the groom for his outfit if their groomsmen hire from them.
However why not consider purchasing a Tuxedo or new suit for the wedding? My husband
purchased a Designer Tuxedo for little more than the cost of the rental and now when we
cruise he has a superb Tux to wear which is his own. It is just as fashionable these days to
wear a smart suit whether it is light or dark. If your groom and groomsmen prefer to rent
firstly choose a hire company with numerous locations so that out of towners can be
professionally measured by their local division and make sure that they do this at least a
couple of months before the wedding date. Decide on a definite style there are so many to
choose from. Once the groom has chosen his preferred suit/Tuxedo the hire shop will keep
on file all of the selected information which can be accessed by the different branch
locations. Remember to return the suits within the specified date to avoid penalty charges.
Hair: The groom and the male members of the wedding party should not wait till the day
before the wedding to have a hair cut. Your groom needs to look smart and well groomed
but not scalped. Allow time for hair to grow for two weeks before the wedding day.
Groomsmen: As with the Bridesmaids allow your groomsmen some individuality.
Matching suits or Tuxedos are okay but avoid matching everything else. Do you really want
them looking like sets of identical twins?
Page Boy / Ring Bearer
Do not leave it until the rehearsal to go through the roles of the flower girl and ring bearer /
page boy. Ask their parents to discuss the wedding with them and rehearse regularly
before the big day. They are already going to be nervous when they arrive at the
ceremony but if they are well rehearsed then they may manage to get through on
automatic pilot. However there is a very good chance that your carefully chosen darlings
will not perform as planned especially if they are under five years of age. The very best
way to deal with this is to accept it and enjoy the fact that this is part of the fabric of your
wedding and any little surprises, will in retrospect, make those special
memories.
Gifts:
For the groomsmen consider engraved cuff links, silver hip flask or decanter. Or
monogrammed bath robe. Look for a gift that shows that you have given their gift some
thought. .
For your page boy / ring bearer: an engraved piggy bank, an engraved bicycle identification tag
or silver yoyo. If he loves baseball have a baseball bat engraved.
Parents: When it comes to your parents it is of course especially important to think of a
thoughtful gift an engraved silver photo frame, crystal decanter or clock would be lovely but
also, more than anything else, to let them know how much you love them and appreciate
them. Take time to sit down before your wedding and write a letter. Share your thoughts
and special memories with them. They will know that during this very hectic period they held
a special place in your heart and, although you were very busy, that it was of paramount
importance to afford the time to verbalise your love and appreciation. They will treasure
this forever and prize it above any material gift.
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